1952 STUDEBAKER
Model Designations:
Studebaker, Champion, Model 12G, 6 Cylinder
Studebaker, Commander, Model 3H, 8 Cylinder
Studebaker Champion, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #12G-W1
Base Price: $1,769; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds
Production Total: 6,400
4 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #12G-W3
Base Price: $1,862; Shipping Weight: 2,720 Pounds
Production Total: 24,542
4 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #12G-W5
Base Price: $1,946; Shipping Weight: 2,725 Pounds
Production Total: 20,566
2 Door Sedan, Custom, 6 Passenger, Body #12G-F1
Base Price: $1,735; Shipping Weight: 2,655 Pounds
Production Total: 4,310
2 Door Sedan, DeLuxe, 6 Passenger, Body #12G-F3
Base Price: $1,828; Shipping Weight: 2,685 Pounds
Production Total: 12,989
2 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #12G-F5
Base Price: $1,913; Shipping Weight: 2,690 Pounds
Production Total: 5,534
2 Door Custom Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #12G-C1
Base Price: $1,763; Shipping Weight: 2,660 Pounds
Production Total: 1,096
2 Door DeLuxe Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #12G-C3
Base Price: $1,856; Shipping Weight: 2,675 Pounds
Production Total: 6,075
2 Door Regal Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #12G-C5
Base Price: $1,941; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds
Production Total: 6,183
2 Door Regal Starliner Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #12G-K2
Base Price: $2,240; Shipping Weight: 2,860 Pounds
Production Total: 12,119
2 Door Convertible, Regal DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body #12G-S2
Base Price: $2,273; Shipping Weight: 2,870 Pounds
Production Total: 1,575
Studebaker Commander, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #3H-W3
Base Price: $2,121; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds
Production Total: 22,037
4 Door Sedan, State, 6 Passenger, Body #3H-W5
Base Price: $2,208; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds
Production Total: 9,998
2 Door Sedan, Regal, 6 Passenger, Body #3H-F3
Base Price: $2,086; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds
Production Total: 5,995
2 Door Sedan, State, 6 Passenger, Body #3H-F5
Base Price: $2,172; Shipping Weight: 3,055 Pounds
Production Total: 1,529
2 Door Regal Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #3H-C3
Base Price: $2,115; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds
Production Total: 5,127
2 Door State Starlight Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #3H-C5
Base Price: $2,202; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds
Production Total: 3,784
2 Door State Starliner Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #3H-K2
Base Price: $2,488; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds
Production Total: 14,548
2 Door Convertible, State, 5 Passenger, Body #3H-S2
Base Price: $2,548; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds
Production Total: 1,715
4 Door Land Cruiser Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #3H-Y5
Base Price: $2,365; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds
Production Total: 20,117
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Champion & Commander, Except Land Cruiser: 115"
Land Cruiser: 119"
Tire Sizes:
Champion: 6.40 X 15"
Commander: 7.10 X 15"
1952 STUDEBAKER
Champion, 6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4"
Engine Displacement: 169.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00:1; Optional: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 85 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 138 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Commander 8, General Engine Specifications:
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 232.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 36.45
Horsepower: 120 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, Champion, 6 Cylinder:
Voltage: 6 Volts
Ground Polarity: Positive
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-7
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 46-50 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 120 (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, Commander, 8 Cylinder:
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-8
Point Gap: .013"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-34 Degree
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 55-65 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 120 (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
Champion, 6 Cylinder:
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold:
Intake .016"
Exhaust .016"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 98 Lbs @ 1-5/8 "
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake:.3437"
Exhaust: .3437"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0015"-.0035"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3125"
Exhaust: .3125"
Commander, 8 Cylinder:
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold:
Intake .016"
Exhaust .016"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens 11 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 14 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 130 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .3594"
Exhaust: .3594"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0015"-.0035"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3437"
Exhaust: .3437"
Piston, Ring, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
Champion, 6 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 11 to 16
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7493"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.812"-1.813"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"
Rod End Play: .005"-.009"
Rod Bolt Torque: 28-32 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4370"-2.4375"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Thrust on Front Bearing
Main Bolt Torque: 88-93 Ft. Lbs.
Commander, 8 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 11 to 16
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8743"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"
Rod End Play: .008"-.013"
Rod Bolt Torque: 52-54 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0027"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Thrust on Front Bearing
Main Bolt Torque: 88-93 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
Champion:
Cooling System:
10 Quarts Without Heater
11-1/2 Quarts With Heater
Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2.2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Commander:
Cooling System:
17-1/4 Quarts Without Heater
18-3/4 Quarts With Heater
Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2.4 Pints
With Overdrive: 3.0 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Distributor Specifications:
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications - Champion:
Distributor #1AT-4201
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - Commander:
Distributor #1110826
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28-34 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .013"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,450 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4" to 6" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10-1/2" to 12-1/2" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees
Generator Specifications:
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GGW-4801
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6101A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Air Gap: .050"
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:
Generator #1102778
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,450 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87 to 2.0 Amperes
Regulator #1118950
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.1 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Air Gap: .075"
Starting Motor Specifications:
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications-Champion:
Part #MZ-4157
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 68 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,000 RPM
Lock Test: 280 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 4.4 Ft Lbs Torque
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications-Commander:
Part #1107115, 1107116
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Lock Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts @ 11 Ft Lbs Torque
Brake Specifications:
All Models:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.005"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Series:
Caster: - 1-3/4 Degrees
Camber: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 6 Degrees @ 0 Camber
Carburetor Specifications:
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: WE
Carburetor #715S
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 14
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .025" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Fast Idle Adjustment: .046"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: BXOV-25
Carburetor Code #6-109
Fuel Level: 5/8"
Float Setting: 1/8"
Fast Idle Setting: .205"-.213"
Carburetor Model: AAUVB-26
Carburetor Code #6-111C
Fuel Level: 21/32"
Float Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Setting: .323"-.363"
Wide Open Kick Setting: .121"-.151"
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1952 Studebaker Historical Data:
Total 1952 Studebaker Production was 186,239.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: Starlight Coupe
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